Source: Team_Talk
Atletico confirm Merida interest
Atletico have been closely linked with a move for Merida, whose contract with Arsenal expires this summer, and Cerezo admits the Rojiblancos are keen on signing the Barcelona-born 19-year-old for next season.[LNB]"Of course we are interested. He is one of the best young players in Europe," Cerezo told Marca.[LNB]"But just as we are thinking of it, many other teams in Europe will be thinking the same. I'm sure that he has many offers because that is what someone of his quality deserves."[LNB]Merida's representative, Joseba Diaz, insists nothing has been signed with Atletico or any other club, saying the only team they are currently in talks with are Arsenal.[LNB]"We haven't signed anything with Atletico because, simply, the only club with whom we are negotiating is Arsenal," he told Marca.[LNB]"The absolute priority of the lad is to renew with them. I repeat: There has been no agreement with anybody.[LNB]"Only if we don't renew with Arsenal will it be the moment to talk with other clubs. There's been interest from four clubs in Spain but I've not sat down to negotiate with any of them.[LNB]"Arsenal have the priority. Moreover, as always, they are acting like gentlemen."[LNB][LNB] Arsenal v Everton. Click here to bet.
